West Coast Challenge Expedition Secures Kokatat’s Support

ARCATA, Calif., (Feb. 14, 2011) – Kokatat, the 40 year-old independent paddle wear and accessories company, is proud to support Scotland’s Bruce Jolliffe on his solo expedition to sea kayak the west coast of Scotland to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The trip was designed by Jolliffe’s inspiration to paddle, in memory of his friend who passed away from a rare bone cancer, from his hometown in Largs, to his late friend’s home in Stornoway. The expedition is expected to take 3 weeks and is set to depart March 7.

The 313-mile route demands challenging navigation around exposed headlands, open crossings and unforgiving tidal waters of the North Atlantic during the current winter conditions. Jolliffe, a 24-year veteran kayaker, is fully aware of the difficulties presented by this complex and remote stretch of UK’s coastline.

“There's no doubt this is a serious undertaking at any time of year and a winter passage is something not to be taken lightly,” said Jolliffe. “This is going to be the coldest, toughest, longest paddling trip I’ve ever done. I’m as prepared as anyone could be.”

Celebrating 40 years of innovation, Kokatat is an independently operated, US manufacturer of technical apparel and accessories for water sports. Handcrafted in Arcata, California, Kokatat employees are focused on building the finest functional product for people who work and play on water. Our gear is designed for paddlers, by paddlers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience on the water all year long and in all weather conditions. Into the water with Kokatat! Please visit www.kokatat.com and follow Kokatat on Facebook and Twitter “@kokatat”.

ARCATA, Calif. â€“ Kokatat, the 39 year-old independent paddle wear and accessories company announces their support of the Channel Islands Sea Kayaking Expedition. The expedition is the first attempt by paddlers to visit all eight of the Channel Islands by kayak. The three- ...read more

ARCATA, Calif., (Feb. 16, 2011) – Kokatat Watersports is proud to support expedition paddler, Mark Kalch, on his journey to make human powered descents of the longest river on every continent. With the goal of paddling each river from source to sea, the “7 Rivers, 7 Continents” ...read more

Arcata, Calif.,â€“ Kokatat, the 39 year-old independent paddle wear and accessories company is proud to announce their official sponsorship with The Kamchatka Project. Bryan Smith, a long time sponsored Kokatat Team Member, will lead an expedition of six Whitewater Kayakers as ...read more

â€˜A Source to Sea Journey on the Amazon River'Arcata, CA- In September of 2007 the Expedition Amazonas team will trek and paddle, totally unsupported, for over 7 months and 7000km, the entire length of the mighty Amazon River. This is a complete traverse of the South American ...read more

ARCATA, Calif., (Nov.3,2010) â€“ In 1983 Paul Caffyn made paddling history as the first sea kayaker to circumnavigate the 16,000 km circumference of the Australia continent. Since then, only one other expedition, by Freya Hoffmeister in 2010, has repeated this accomplishment. ...read more

ARCATA, Calif., (March 22, 2010) â€“ Always proud to be part of an exciting expedition, Kokatat has provided paddling apparel to 23-year-old Mathieu Jean for an expedition that will circumnavigate the provinces of Quebec and Labrador, a distance of 10,000 kilometres. Kokatat is ...read more

Media Contacts:Lisa Kincaid(775) 225 - 8039lisa_kincaid@kokatat.comwww.kokatat.comMJ Carroll970.259.3555mj@verdepr.comARCATA, Calif., (June 3, 2010) â€“ As soon as the first signs of spring melt the ice in Northwest Mongolia on Lake Hovsgol, four adventurers will launch their ...read more